Pharmacist, Outpatient - Pennsylvania Hospital

Penn Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? The pharmacist is responsible for reviewing all outpatient prescriptions and compounding and/or dispensing them accurately. They will also manage inventory control functions, assist in patient discharge, develop therapeutic plans, and counsel patients on medication therapies.

Requirements

• Current Registered Pharmacist license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy or equivalent required.
• Prior hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews written, telephone and fax outpatient prescriptions accurately.
• Interprets and checks for drug allergies, correct dosages, drug interactions, polypharmacy, etc.
• Compounds and dispenses all pharmaceutical products accurately.
• Counsels patients on their medication therapies and food/drug interactions.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners.
• Effectively provides drug information to physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel.
• Assists in the supervision of pharmacy technicians and students.
• Ensures the accuracy of their work prior to dispensing.
• Completes work assignments efficiently and effectively.
• Adheres to daily work schedule with regard to opening, closing, and lunch assignments.
• Maintains a current State of Pennsylvania licensure and obtains necessary continuing education credits.
• Maintains current knowledge of all advancements related to pharmacy practice.
• Responsible for all inventory control functions, ordering, receiving, control and documentation of controlled substances.
• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
• Documents all recalled drugs and actions taken.
• Maintains records of all workload figures and prepares various monthly reports as required.
• Investigates and corrects all billing errors with PBMs.
• Prepares daily report of cash receipts.
• Participates in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Performs clinical interventions and monitors patient therapies.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.
• Demonstrates ability to interact effectively with patients, physicians, co-workers, visitors, and all levels of hospital personnel.
• Shows courtesy, compassion, sensitivity and respect.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
• Prepaid tuition assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree